There are many things you can do to “control” your child’s media diet and in the next three episodes I’m going to give you the 7 magical steps that Brad Marshall recommends parents put into place. Do not oversee the first three episodes in this series in order to get to the solution, you need it all. Balance is definitely key and knowing which aspect of your child’s development is being compromised as a result of screens is paramount.  And remember, please do listen this entire series before coming up with any hard plan. The author strongly advises that you take them ALL in and then put together a plan that works for you, making sure you address all 7 steps. Curious, tune in…

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Welcome to my podcast book club series on the book The Tech Diet for your Child and Teen by Brad Marshall.

How many hours are too many? How will I know what the signs are? These are tough questions to answer and when all is said and done, some parents panic too soon whilst others don’t panic soon enough. In this chapter (5), the author discusses 5 key developmental milestones that kids simply must meet. When one or two of these 5 domains get compromised, the result is not good, and it snowballs quickly. In my opinion, this chapter is gold for parents, and I hope you get as much out of it as I did. Curious? You should be so tune in…

You can purchase a copy of the book through these links:

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For this generation, social media is HUGE and I feel it has got to the point where they can’t live without it but at the same time, are struggling to live with it. It hooks them in and creates anxiety for them when they are in it, chasing perfection and constantly comparing themselves to others. And at the same time, they are anxious when they are off it for the fear it creates of missing out. FOMO is rampant. So how do we manage it? We have to understand it. And then there’s the video games and everything that comes with that, including gambling. Having read The Tech Diet, I confess to being ignorant regarding online gambling and the amount of it. It’s not to be sniffed at and be blissfully unaware of. You must know about this stuff if you want to be able to help your kids navigate it. Curious? Tune in as I discuss chapters 3 and 4 in the book: The Psyche Science of Social Media and Is your Child Gambling Online?

When I asked my son to describe his generation, he came up with “Generation NOW” which I found fascinating. He went on to say “mum, we can’t wait for anything because we are so used to getting everything NOW!”. I actually think it’s such an appropriate description. Generation Smartphone is also a great name because it says it all and the speed at which smartphones have totally changed how we live is scary.

Welcome to Part 1 in my new podcast book club series on the book The Tech Diet for your Child and Teen by Brad Marshall. Over the next couple of months, I will be going through each chapter of this book highlighting all you need to know in order to come up with a media plan that is actually implementable, practical and works.

In today's episode, we discuss smartphones, the research and the science. Do you understand how dopamine works? It certainly helps, so tune in…

The links to buy the book can be found below. Please note that I do not receive any kickback for purchases made and all information read and discussed in these episodes are copyright to the author.

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Diet-your-Child-Teen/dp/1460758013/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ENMF1IS9LSK6&keywords=the+tech+diet&qid=1656363069&sprefix=the+tech+diet%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1

Amazon.ca

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Amazon.au

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In this digital age, there is one thing that has fast become the scarcest commodity… and it begins with A. Being able to manage this is, without a shadow of doubt, one of the most important skills kids today must develop. And because of this, we have lost our capacity to tolerate solitude. The knock-on effects of it are far-reaching and not good. I hope I have piqued your interest and that you will tune in and find out. Trust me, you will not regret becoming aware of this. Tune in…

In the episode today, I mentioned the next podcast book club series I will be starting next week: The Tech Diet for your Child & Teen – The 7-step plan to unplug & reclaim your kid’s childhood (and your family’s sanity) by Brad Marshall, The Unplugged Psychologist.

You can buy your copy of the book through amazon here:

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For my Australian listeners Amazon.au

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Are you aware of the stories you create about your child and their behavior? And do you realize that whatever the situation is that it’s not the situation that causes you to react but the story you tell yourself about it? When I actually understood this, it made dealing with any crazy and not so good situations I faced with my kids waaaayyyy better. Whether positive or negative, the story we create about it is the biggest influence and therefore the biggest predictor of how we can respond. Curious? Tune in coz this one will REALLY help you!

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Does your child struggle to consume a healthy media diet and spend way too much time in the virtual world at the expense of time spent in the real world? You are not alone. In today’s show, I speak with Dr Randy Kulman, the author of many books, his latest, “The Gaming Overload Workbook”. We discuss ways that will help you help your child to find the balance without taking their phone away. Tune in…

If you are looking to buy Dr Kulman's book, you can do so via Amazon.com here:

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And if you are interested in joining me and many other amazing parenting guru's on the Raising Your Strong-Willed Child Summit #4, you can do so here:

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If you’re raising a strong-willed child, you likely experience so many emotions on a daily basis: you love your kid deeply and you want the world for them… it’s just that their out-of-control behavior can be so overwhelming and frustrating. You simultaneously want to connect with your child yet at the same time, dread your time together. And you are at your wit’s end. Okay, I understand, honestly, I do. But do not worry, I’ve got your back, there is so much you can do. Tune in and I’ll explain…

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I think that this might be one of the hardest things to have to do as a parent. When everything is telling you to fight against the bad behavior or poor choice in behavior, that you need to accept it… are you kidding me? No! “But it doesn’t make sense” I hear you say. “I’m sorry, I can’t accept it!” If you want to change anything, fighting it will not work so the only alternative is to first accept it. I know it seems counterintuitive but trust me, if you struggle with this, tune in…

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Off the back of the pandemic, I’m sure there are few parents who have not felt some form of overwhelm. I certainly have. However, I have worked out how to deal with it and stop it from building to a point where it sucks the joy from my life. If you are frustrated, overwhelmed, and running on empty with chaos on your heels like a loyal pet then you must listen to this. It will give you some practical ideas as to how to navigate the chaos and reduce the overwhelm. Tune in…

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